David Norris (Independent)

I support my colleagues who have called for a debate on the report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights on collusion. It is a matter of grave concern and there seems to be strong evidence that there was such collusion. It is an appalling vista. However, unlike Lord Denning, I believe appalling vistas must be confronted as otherwise they will continue to recur. It pains me to think the British Government was involved in this kind of business, but it seems that it was. On the other hand, it would be helpful to consider the whole matter of collusion. I welcome what Senator Mansergh said that we ought to investigate the whole business, including the CIA involvement at Shannon Airport. In that matter I call on the Taoiseach to withdraw the statement he made in Brussels last night that Shannon Airport was not used in any way in rendition. This is so blatantly untrue that it damages the country. It has been absolutely factually established beyond any question of doubt that Shannon Airport is used and has been consistently used.